One of just 32 NFL stadiums, the jagged, 270-foot-high glass and steel building was designed to reflect the strong and diverse heritage of Minneapolis, and promote openness and an outdoor feel, while also offering fans breathtaking views of the city’s downtown skyline.

The goal of U.S. Bank Stadium, according to Dallas-based HKS Inc. which developed the design along with Studio Five Architects in Minneapolis, is to “create a resource that welcomes all the people of the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota. The design’s attention to craft and value, to texture, detail, clean lines and elegant functionality evoke the early, founding influence of Nordic cultures, while the use of distinctive pattern, texture and finishes provides a palette for recognizing the rich range of cultures and nationalities in the Twin Cities region.”